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Malaysia aims to reopen to international tourists in November, and travelers from neighboring Singapore could be among the first to be allowed into the country, the Malaysian tourism minister told CNBC. The minister, Nancy Shukri, said she’s meeting officials from Singapore next week to discuss resuming cross-border travel between the two countries. She added Malaysia

(CNN) — There’s no denying that going on vacation has become a lot more complicated due to Covid-19. Well over a year into the pandemic, border restrictions are still constantly changing as new variants emerge, while PCR and antigen tests have become part and parcel of traveling. Many countries require travelers to produce negative Covid

From a peaceful eco farm in the remote eastern Peloponnese to a luxurious hideaway on the forested slopes of the Pindus mountains, get away from it all at one of these off-the-beaten-track hotels in mainland Greece.  Meraviglia Slow Living, Preveza Scandi design meets Hellenic style at this secret retreat on the outskirts of Preveza, famed

In this article LUV A Southwest Airlines Co. Boeing 737 passenger jet arrives at Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit on Thursday thanks to a boost from federal payroll aid but said operational

(CNN) — On a personal trip to Ethiopia in 2015, former US President George W. Bush encountered a pleasant surprise. When he arrived in the ancient Christian town of Lalibela, dozens of children wearing royal blue Texas Ranger hats — one of the Texan’s favorite sports teams — gave him a warm welcome. “I try

In this article AAL LUV Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly (R) speaks alongside American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker (L) following a meeting with other airline executives at the White House about extending economic assistance to the airlines, in Washington, DC, September 17, 2020. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Southwest

(CNN) — Ten years ago, the Italian area of Cinque Terre was hit by a deadly flood. On October 25, 2011, the five tiny fishing villages — which had long been a magnet for tourists from all over the world — were hit by one of the worst inundations the area had ever seen. Thirteen

Missed your chance of a family holiday this summer? Whether booked-up Britain, the pingdemic or post-lockdown jitters scuppered your plans, you still have one last chance to rescue your holiday year – the autumn half-term break. It’s not the easiest time of year to plan a holiday. The weather in some parts of the Mediterranean

Visitors walk through a terminal of Singapore Changi Airport on Dec. 7, 2020. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Visa holders from Singapore could soon be allowed to enter Australia as the country prepares to open its international borders in the coming months, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday. “We are in the final

(CNN) — Saudi Arabia may be trying to reduce its dependency on oil, but that hasn’t stopped the Arabic kingdom from using its petroleum industry as inspiration for a brand new tourist attraction. The Middle Eastern country has announced plans to convert an oil rig into a 150,000 square meter “extreme park” and resort located

American Airlines on Thursday reported a $169 million profit for the third quarter thanks to more than $990 million in federal payroll support. Revenue for the quarter totaled $8.97 billion down about 25% from the same period of 2019 but up from the $3.17 billion American brought in a year ago. That was ahead of

(CNN) — In the past five years, the Australian town of Cowra has been hit by droughts, Covid and even a mouse plague. So when it came to bringing tourists back to this sunny piece of New South Wales, Cowra Tourism manager Glenn Daley knew it was going to take something massive. Or maybe someone

Diwali, a five-day festival of lights, celebrates a number of themes, including joy, forgiveness, knowledge, the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the legend of Rama and Sita. Put simply, the festival represents the triumph of good over evil.  Hindus, Sikhs and Jains both in India and across the world usually take part by decorating houses and public

In this article UAL United Airlines on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected revenue as travel rebounded late in the third quarter but the airline didn’t give a timeline for when it would return to profitability. United posted net income of $473 million thanks to a boost from federal payroll aid. Its third-quarter sales totaled $7.75 billion compared

An architecture graduate and interior designer, Cho turned to baking a few years ago when she couldn’t find satisfaction at work, eventually starting her blog, Eat Cho Food. Her grandparents moved to Cleveland from Hong Kong in the late 1960s, and some of Cho’s favorite childhood memories include trips to Chinese bakeries around the US,

The Government has reduced the testing requirements for vaccinated holidaymakers, however all travellers returning to the UK still need to take at least one Covid test.  Furthermore, certain countries still require even double-jabbed arrivals to show evidence of a recent negative Covid test, while the unvaccinated must take tests to gain entry to almost all destinations.

Two fans of Manchester City soccer club stand out for wearing face masks during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley on October 16, 2021. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images LONDON — When the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe in 2020, the U.K. was hit hard,

(CNN) — The Airbus A380 is designed for long-haul flying, thanks to its hefty size and famously quiet inflight experience. But come November 2021, Singapore Airlines will deploy a superjumbo on a short-haul flight lasting a mere 60 minutes. Travelers heading on certain flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will board what is believed

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. There’s no place like Manhattan. Deemed the cultural and financial capital of the world, the island pulses with energy around the clock as yellow cabs stream up

The holiday island of Bali reopened to tourists from select countries Thursday in what Indonesian authorities have called a “baby steps” approach to resuming international travel. Indonesia closed its borders to foreign travelers some 18 months ago. Vaccinated tourists from 19 countries — including China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, as well as

Jakarta (CNN) — Indonesia’s Bali and Riau Islands are reopening to visitors from 19 countries starting Thursday, according to the country’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan. “We have given permission to 19 countries to be able to travel to Bali and the Riau Islands,” Luhut announced in a meeting in Jakarta

The Government has reduced the testing requirements for vaccinated holidaymakers, however all travellers returning to the UK still need to take at least one Covid test.  Furthermore, certain countries still require even double-jabbed arrivals to show evidence of a recent negative Covid test, while the unvaccinated must take tests to gain entry to almost all destinations.

In this article BMW3-FF Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 12, 2021 in London, England. Simone Joyner | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images British rock band Coldplay has announced dates for a world tour in 2022, with the band planning to integrate a range of sustainable features

(CNN) — Previous offerings include a yacht in the form of a swan and another devised to resemble a shark, but Lazzarini Design Studio’s latest superyacht concept may be one of its most daring yet. The Rome-based design team has just unveiled renderings of a brand new 69-meter yacht design with a “gaping hole” right

It may be all mist and mellow fruitfulness down south, but autumn in Scotland is brazenly vivid, with bracken and grasses shading to bronze and russet while leaves scatter like showers of gold doubloons. The light is golden, too, slanting across land, sea and cities under Giotto-blue skies.  There will be scarlet rowan berries and

In this article AAL UAL DAL Passengers at LAX after arriving from Shanghai, China, after a positive case of the coronavirus was announced in the Orange County suburb of Los Angeles, January 26, 2020. Ringo Chiu | Reuters The White House on Friday said it would allow international travelers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

(CNN) — They’ve long dominated the food and fashion worlds, this year they’ve dominated sports, and now they’re aiming for the skies. Italy’s new national airline, ITA Airways, launched on Friday with a promise to bring pride back to its national flag carrier, after Alitalia, Italy’s legacy airline, went bankrupt and ceased operations a day

Fully vaccinated Britons are allowed to visit Ireland restriction free. Ireland became the first country in Europe to allow entry to vaccinated British arrivals without the need to take any tests, either on arrival or departure, or to isolate. “We are pleased to confirm this change in arrangements to welcome British visitors to Ireland from

People gather for picnics beside the Harbour Bridge in the suburb of Kirribilli on September 19, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Covid-19 restrictions have eased for people in NSW who are fully vaccinated. James D. Morgan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Fully vaccinated Australians arriving in Sydney from overseas will no longer have to

There is no more relaxing form of travel than rail, and no better way to enjoy the beauties and sights of a country than through a carriage window. When it came to seeing landscapes, Robert Louis Stevenson thought “none more vivid… than from a railway train”.  Britain has hundreds of attractive rural railway lines offering